How to Dispose Sharps Safely & Legally

In California, it is illegal to place containers of used sharps (needles, syringes, lancets, auto injectors, infusion sets, connection needles) to household trash. Please place them in a strong plastic containers like an empty laundry detergent or bleach bottle, seal it with duct tape and label "DO NOT RECYCLE" and bring it to the Anaheim HHW Center located below. This service is offered to OC residents at no charge. For more information, visit CalRecycle's webpage or SafeNeedleDisposal.org.

Fullerton waste contractor, Republic Services, offers "Sharps Disposal Mail-Back Kits" at extra charges. To purchase, you can visit their website at RepublicSharps.com.